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United States Census Analyzing Census Data (view source)
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'''''Add census events to the family group record.''''' Use the "Add Custom Event" feature to add to the family group record the data from each census for each family member. | '''''Add census events to the family group record.''''' Use the "Add Custom Event" feature to add to the family group record the data from each census for each family member. | ||
'''''Study the family in community context.'''''<sup> | '''''Study the family in community context.'''''<sup>3</sup> Proximity implies a relationship. Research each individual in the same census household with a different surname. Look several census pages before and after an ancestor for people with similar given names, family names, occupations, or places of origin to see if they could be relatives. | ||
'''''Compare with non-census sources.''''' Find as many non-census sources as you can for each family member. Begin a preliminary evaluation by briefly comparing censuses with other documents, especially land records, to identify neighbors and relatives. Study all sources to identify family associates and discover their relationship. | '''''Compare with non-census sources.''''' Find as many non-census sources as you can for each family member. Begin a preliminary evaluation by briefly comparing censuses with other documents, especially land records, to identify neighbors and relatives. Study all sources to identify family associates and discover their relationship. | ||